Julian Lloyd Webber's "Travels With My Cello Vol. 2 - Encore!" is a captivating classical album that showcases the artist's virtuosic cello playing and his ability to bring a fresh perspective to well-known pieces. Released on January 1, 1986, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this 45-minute collection features a diverse range of compositions, from operatic arias to classical sonatas and popular tunes.
The album opens with a powerful rendition of "Porgy and Bess" and continues with a mix of classical staples like Beethoven's "Suite Bergamasque" and Mozart's "Piano Sonata No. 11," alongside popular favorites such as "Clair de Lune," "Somewhere" from West Side Story, and The Beatles' "When I'm Sixty-Four." Each piece is masterfully arranged by Palmer, highlighting the cello's expressive range and Lloyd Webber's technical prowess.
Lloyd Webber's interpretation of these pieces is both respectful and innovative, offering a unique listening experience that appeals to both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. His playing is marked by a deep emotional resonance and a keen sense of musicality, making this album a standout in his discography. Whether you're a longtime fan of Julian Lloyd Webber or a newcomer to his work, "Travels With My Cello Vol. 2 - Encore!" is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Porgy and Bess / Act 2: Bess, You Is My Woman Now (Arr. Palmer)George Gershwin, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Nocturne (Arr. Palmer)Evert Taube, Julian Lloyd Webber, Sven-Bertil Taube, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Piano Sonata No. 11 In A, K.331 "Alla Turca": Rondo alla turca (Arr. Palmer)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Sky Boat Song (Arr. Palmer)Anonymous, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Carmen, WD 31 / Act 1: HabaneraGeorges Bizet, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Un après-midi (Arr. Palmer)Vangelis, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Hamabe no Uta (Song of the Seashore) (Arr. Palmer)Tamezo Narita, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
When I'm Sixty-Four (Arr. Palmer)John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Somewhere ("West Side Story") (Arr. Palmer)Leonard Bernstein, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Choral: "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Arr. Palmer)Johann Sebastian Bach, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Sadko / Tableau 2: Song of IndiaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (Arr. Palmer)Franz Lehár, Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury
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